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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Saginaw, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Saginaw rent stands today
Saginaw, MI rent rose modestly year over year with a current median of $966/month. Renters saw a 1.8% decline month over month after a peak of $997/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Saginaw is 49.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a highly accessible market for renters seeking value with a total of 64 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Saginaw run around $939/month, 1-bedrooms are about $800/month, and 2-bedrooms sit near $975/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,195/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,482/month. These figures reflect the range renters encounter across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Saginaw
$966/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Saginaw is $966 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $934 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Saginaw
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Saginaw rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Saginaw, MI
Average rent prices in Saginaw have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Saginaw, MI
Rent prices in Saginaw vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saginaw is $945, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Saginaw run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $939 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,195 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $1,481 | 6% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saginaw, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $945 | 3% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,200 | 7% | 40% | |
Houses | $1,250 | 21% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$939
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,481
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saginaw, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
40%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Saginaw, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Saginaw, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Saginaw and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Saginaw
49%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Saginaw, MI is 7% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MI.
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Discover rentals in Saginaw, MI
5d+ ago
Verified
1111 N Harrison St, Saginaw, MI 48602
3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
1814 Boxwood St #NA, Saginaw, MI 48601
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
1610 Court St, Saginaw, MI 48602
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saginaw
1209 Gratiot Ave #2, Saginaw, MI 48602
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jun 18
2d ago
Verified
300 Kennely Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,729–$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
505 Yale St, Saginaw, MI 48602
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
300 Kennely Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,729–$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
2d ago
3943 Bauer Dr, Saginaw, MI 48604
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
121 N Woodbridge St, Saginaw, MI 48602
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4889 Fontaine Boulevard, Saginaw, MI 48603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2953 Apollo Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$944
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
3d ago
Verified
5762 Olive Tree Dr, Saginaw, MI 48603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$824–$1,024
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
2d ago
Verified
359 Vestry Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$863–$1,266
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4889 Fontaine Boulevard, Saginaw, MI 48603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3943 Bauer Dr, Saginaw, MI 48604
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1850 Squire Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2953 Apollo Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$944
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
3d ago
Verified
3260 Wicklow Ct, Saginaw, MI 48603
2 beds
1 bath
$874–$904
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
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Frequently asked questions for Saginaw, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Saginaw rental market.
How much is rent in Saginaw?
The average rent in Saginaw is $966 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Saginaw?
Average rent prices in Saginaw have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Saginaw rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Saginaw is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $934 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Saginaw?
To comfortably afford rent in Saginaw, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Saginaw?
May offers the lowest rents in Saginaw while October sees the highest, with about a 4.7% difference between these months. Searching in May could result in lower prices compared to fall months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).